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Château de Ballon is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Ballon
North of Le Mans in the Sarthe, the Château de Ballon rises on a hilltop above its village, a medieval fortress marking the old frontier of Maine, guarded by a fine keep and old walls. Dating from the Middle Ages and altered over the centuries, this atmospheric castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens that soften its warlike origins, and offers fine views over the surrounding countryside from its heights. Restored and open to visitors, it combines the memory of feudal strife with the charm of a flowered hilltop retreat. Historic, picturesque and beautifully sited above its village, the Château de Ballon offers a pleasant glimpse of medieval architecture and lovely gardens, a charming heritage stop in the countryside of the Sarthe, easily reached from Le Mans and its famous old town.